12 Ugly DIY Dollies That Will Make Your Videos Look Gorgeous

Derek asks: I wanted to build a dolly for smoother, more creative shots but don’t want to be embarrassed when showing up to a shoot with an unprofessional looking contraption. Are there any that you recommend? Any that look halfway decent and can be built quickly?

Answer: Here are the 12 we recommend. They’re kinda ugly but useful. Some are full blown DIY instructional videos while others offer a closer, inspirational look at what can be built when you put your mind to it.

 

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